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H41 HJM

1990 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

102,697 mi
Last recorded102,697 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH41 HJM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 102,697 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 102,649 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 102,560 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 102,519 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,080 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 101,726 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 101,407 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 100,771 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 100,324 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 100,039 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,435 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 99,435 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,001 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 98,584 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,034 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 97,363 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 96,295 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 94,097 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 93,370 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 92,566 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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H41 HJM is a 1990 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1990 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 137,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H41 HJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H41 HJM registered?

H41 HJM is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 1990.

Is H41 HJM safe to buy?

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